NY 884263
April 15,1993
CLA-2-95:S:N:N6:343 884263
Ms. Maureen Shoule
J. W. Hampton, Jr. & Co., Inc.
15 Park Row
New York, NY 10038
RE: The tariff classification of plastic Christmas garland
decorations from China.
Dear Ms. Shoule:
In your letter dated March 25, 1993, on behalf of F. W.
Woolworth Co., you requested a tariff classification ruling.
You have submitted four samples of plastic decorations, as
follows: Christmas tree garlands, item nos. 19-1376, 19-1024, 19-
002 and 11-1229. This group of samples, molded-on-thread beaded
garlands, meet our criteria for Christmas ornaments: the items are
the proper weight, size and length (9 to 18 feet) for use on
Christmas trees; the items can be hung on trees; and the items are
advertised, put up for retail sale and sold as Christmas tree
ornaments. Item no. 11-1229 includes eight plastic bells packaged
with the garland. As requested in your letter, the samples will be
returned to you.
The four garlands will be classifiable under the provision for
festive, carnival or other entertainment articles,..., articles for
Christmas festivities and parts and accessories thereof; Christmas
ornaments; other; other; in subheading 9505.10.2500, HTS. The rate
of duty will be 5 percent ad valorem.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.
Sincerely,
Jean F. Maguire
Area Director
New York Seaport